# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N94FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain a touchdown point in the landing area. An obstacle (tree) in the landing area was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA215.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N7789P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Lake Strm, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N8588Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted a maneuver at an altitude insufficient for recovery. A factor in the accident was pilot physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB ANC94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA111.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N4341Z · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N1257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N9869D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. The gusty wind condition was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA140.md): Piper PA-18 · Culbertson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4509Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence near the point of takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N4320Z · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident was the inadvertant ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB ANC94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA060.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N99PJ · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ottumwa, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N14395 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the fence posts.
- [NTSB SEA94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Frenchglen, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N82951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed (vs). The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N66ND · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ANC94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA029.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N6574L · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane when the engine ceased producing power.
- [NTSB SEA94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA048.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1994 · N82166 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain directional control and the pilot in command's failure to properly supervise the landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA048.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1994 · N3999Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB ANC94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N7121P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper clearance from the terrain during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA065.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N4417Z · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: pilot impairment from improper use of prescription drugs (not approved for…
- [NTSB ANC94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA006.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N8479Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. The gusty wind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA012.md): Piper PA-18 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N5285J · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure in a weld on the right main landing gear oleo strut tubing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA005.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N3680Z · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for the crosswind during taxi. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA189.md): Piper PA-18 · Rocky River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3862Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his altitude on final approach.
- [NTSB ANC93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA186.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N6721L · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA178.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prudhoe Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N3996Z · Substantial damage
  > Fluid fuel contamination as a result of the pilot-in-commands improper preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB ANC93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · Mosquito River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N82081 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA166.md): Piper PA-18 · Squirrel River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1993 · N4402Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA163.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Victory, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N9016Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the airplane's brake system. Factor was the intentional ground looping by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ANC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Happy Valley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N6819L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Little Delta Rv, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N54938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff climb. Factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA173.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N116BH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N91219 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, while on an approach to land behind another airplane.
- [NTSB DEN93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA083.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N1113N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC93FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA114.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N5960H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and the alcohol impairment of the pilot-in-command of the PA-16, N5960H. A factor which contributed to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB ANC93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Uganik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N13880 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in commands failure to compensate adequately for shifting wind conditions and his selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land. A factor in the accident was the rough uneven terrain landing strip.
- [NTSB ANC93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N2571H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command selected unsuitable terrain on which to land on. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven, soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93TA#07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93TA%2307.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N83325 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N4156V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed remedical action.
- [NTSB ANC93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N4388Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX93LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N9461P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering strong and gusty cross winds during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW93TA#04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93TA%2304.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N2520S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC93FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kashwitna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N3741Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadequate preflight preparation for high mountain terrain big game operations. Factors contributing to the accident were: the high terrain condition and the lack of total experience in the…
- [NTSB DEN93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA045.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1993 · N3917Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA068.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winnett, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N789FG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowbank and lack of total experience in type operation.
- [NTSB DEN93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N4384A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to evaluate changing weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N4069Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ATL93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA022.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9128D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from fuel starvation when the carburetor float valve stuck in the closed position. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB FTW93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N6798A · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA92LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA207.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Smoot, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N7894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's delayed go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's selection of unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB ANC92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA177.md): Piper PA-18-150 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N3692Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's decision to attempt takeoff without removing snow from aircraft surfaces. Factor related to the accident was the snow contaminated wing and other flight surfaces.
- [NTSB ANC92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA161.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N3384Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA179.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N8699D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low pass between trees in crosswind conditions and inflight decision to conduct low altitude flight at a location that was too restricted for safe operation. Factors relating to the accident were: cross wind conditions and obstacles (trees).

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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